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System Specifications

Cylinder Head





Check that the nominal length of each cylinder head bolt meets the limit. If it exceeds the limit, replace the bolt with a new one.
Limit (A) 99.4 mm (3.91 inches)





Tighten the bolts to 78 ± 2 Nm (58 ± 1 ft-lb) in the order shown.
Loosen the bolts fully in the reverse sequence of that shown.
Tighten the bolts to 20 ± 2 Nm (15 ± 1 ft-lb) in the order shown.

Cylinder head flatness of gasket surface
Standard Value Less than 0.03 mm (0.001 in)
Limit 0.2 mm (0.007 in)
Cylinder head grinding limit of gasket surface (Total resurfacing depth of cylinder head and cylinder block)
Limit 0.2 mm (0.007 in)
Cylinder head overall height
Standard Value 120 mm (4.7 in)
Cylinder head bolt shank length
Limit 99.4 mm (3.91 in)

Intake manifold bolt 24 ± 3 Nm (18 ± 1 ft-lb)
Intake manifold nut 20 ± 2 Nm (15 ± 1 ft-lb)
Intake manifold stay bolt 31 ± 3 Nm (23 ± 2 ft-lb)

Exhaust manifold nut 49 ± 5 Nm (36 ± 3 ft-lb)